Industrial Engineer
Harley-Davidson · Tomahawk, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $62k–$93k
- Travel
- 10%
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 20 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Harley-Davidson (automotive) in Tomahawk, WI.
- Tools it names
- Assembly lines, Capacity planning, AutoCAD, SAP
- Base pay
- $62k–$93k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $85k–$125k. This one lists $62k–$93k.
Median of the low and high ends of 79 live postings that list pay, out of 309 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 308 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 26% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$125k, from 77 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 59%
- Time studies 40%
- Six Sigma 37%
- New product launch 34%
- Root cause 26%
- ✓ AutoCAD 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Harley-Davidson
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Harley-Davidson in Tomahawk
3 other open roles at this site.
- Production Technician 1 · Production · Technician
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Engineer Manufacturing · Manufacturing
Full description from Harley-DavidsonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Works with stakeholders in plant operations to ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety. Demonstrates knowledge of basic industrial engineering concepts, practices and procedures including capacity planning, ergonomics analysis, method development, work standardization and material flow analysis.
Job
Responsibilities
- ◆Identify the level of human and capital assets required for given schedules and product mixes while maximizing workflow and floor space utilization.
- ◆Own plant capacity model and updates as required
- ◆Demonstrate willingness to accomplish tasks through actively engaging work group members in identifying and resolving issues using the H-D Continuous Improvement System and projects.
- ◆Find ways to continuously improve processes and
responsibilities
pertaining to the position
- ◆Prepare process documentation which conforms to Quality System standards.
- ◆Serve as support resource for pack rotation group including sampling new packaging, standardized work, and SAP part setup
- ◆Participate in design of in plant parts racking
Requirements
- ✓Internship or Co-op experience in a manufacturing operations preferred
- ✓Familiar with MTM-based standard data and systems, capacity planning and manpower planning.
- ✓Knowledge of PC applications such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: $62,400 - $93,400
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)
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Auto req ID: 59204
Title: Industrial Engineer
Job Function: Manufacturing
Location: KAPHAEM
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1
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Our plant in Tomahawk, WI manufactures, finishes and ships composite and plastic parts to our final assembly plants. Join us as a Industrial Engineer.